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Work programme and wages- (1) Every prisoner, including an under-trial prisoner or civil prisoner or prisoner sentenced to simple imprisonment, while in custody, may be provided the opportunity of work, if available, and be paid commensurate wages, as prescribed under the rules. (2) The record of wages earned and spent by any inmate, particulars of deferred wages and matters incidental there-to, shall be maintained by the officer-in-charge. CHAPTER-XVII OPEN AND SEMI-OPEN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS